History Extra podcast

The podcast arm of BBC History Magazine, and it shows. Proper historians discussing proper history, but without the stuffiness you'd expect. Episodes cover everything from ancient Egypt to Cold War espionage, usually featuring authors promoting new books - which sounds dry but actually means you get genuine experts who are passionate about their specific niche. Episodes run 30-50 minutes. The British perspective dominates naturally, but they cast their net wide. Solid, reliable, well-researched history content that respects your intelligence.